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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.12, 559.32 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.12, 559.32 and 350.84 is: 483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.12 : 559.32 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.12/559.32 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.12x = 559.32 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.12x = 196,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,231.83/406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.19

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