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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.21, 633.77 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.21, 633.77 and 349.63 is: 523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.21 : 633.77 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.21/633.77 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.21x = 633.77 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.21x = 221,585.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,585.01/423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.58

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