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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 612.54 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 612.54 and 350.58 is: 526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 612.54 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/612.54 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 612.54 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 214,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,744.27/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.33

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