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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 614.04 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 614.04 and 351.58 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 614.04 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/614.04 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 614.04 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 215,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,884.18/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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