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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.02, 555.96 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.02, 555.96 and 350.44 is: 483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.02 : 555.96 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.02/555.96 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.02x = 555.96 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.02x = 194,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,830.62/403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.43

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