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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.47, 592.13 and 350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.47, 592.13 and 350.71 is: 483.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.47 : 592.13 = 350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.47/592.13 = 350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.47x = 592.13 × 350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.47x = 207,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,661.20/429.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.53

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