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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.93, 600.71 and 352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.93, 600.71 and 352.95 is: 530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.93 : 600.71 = 352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.93/600.71 = 352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.93x = 600.71 × 352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.93x = 212,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,018.83/399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.14

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