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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.54, 647.01 and 349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.54, 647.01 and 349.37 is: 523.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.54 : 647.01 = 349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.54/647.01 = 349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.54x = 647.01 × 349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.54x = 226,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,045.88/431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.81

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