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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.04, 513.78 and 350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.04, 513.78 and 350.36 is: 482.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.04 : 513.78 = 350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.04/513.78 = 350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.04x = 513.78 × 350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.04x = 180,007.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,007.96/373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.54

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