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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 643.53 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 643.53 and 351.60 is: 528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 643.53 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/643.53 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 643.53 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 226,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,265.15/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.57

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