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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.94, 608.82 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.94, 608.82 and 351.62 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.94 : 608.82 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.94/608.82 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.94x = 608.82 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.94x = 214,073.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,073.29/406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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