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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 560.28 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 560.28 and 351.54 is: 484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 560.28 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/560.28 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 560.28 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 196,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,962.15/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.15

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