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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.26, 591.94 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.26, 591.94 and 350.32 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.26 : 591.94 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.26/591.94 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.26x = 591.94 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.26x = 207,368.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,368.49/429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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