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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 604.98 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 604.98 and 349.08 is: 523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 604.98 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/604.98 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 604.98 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 211,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,186.42/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.93

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