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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.03, 586.07 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.03, 586.07 and 350.02 is: 524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.03 : 586.07 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.03/586.07 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.03x = 586.07 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.03x = 205,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,136.52/391.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.61

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