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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.09, 600.08 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.09, 600.08 and 354.92 is: 531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.09 : 600.08 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.09/600.08 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.09x = 600.08 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.09x = 212,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,980.39/401.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.00

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