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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 570.03 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 570.03 and 351.74 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 570.03 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/570.03 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 570.03 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 200,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,500.93/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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