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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 634.64 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 634.64 and 351.45 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 634.64 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/634.64 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 634.64 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 223,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,042.47/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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