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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.06, 512.25 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.06, 512.25 and 350.96 is: 484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.06 : 512.25 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.06/512.25 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.06x = 512.25 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.06x = 179,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,779.26/371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.50

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