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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 613.51 and 350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 613.51 and 350.86 is: 526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 613.51 = 350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/613.51 = 350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 613.51 × 350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 215,256.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,256.12/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.30

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