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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 641.27 and 350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 641.27 and 350.97 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 641.27 = 350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/641.27 = 350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 641.27 × 350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 225,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,066.53/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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