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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 607.98 and 351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 607.98 and 351.08 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 607.98 = 351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/607.98 = 351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 607.98 × 351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 213,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,449.62/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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