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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 634.82 and 350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 634.82 and 350.86 is: 525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 634.82 = 350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/634.82 = 350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 634.82 × 350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 222,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,732.95/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.61

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