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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 552.20 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 552.20 and 351.64 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 552.20 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/552.20 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 552.20 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 194,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,175.61/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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