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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 647.19 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 647.19 and 350.73 is: 525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 647.19 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/647.19 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 647.19 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 226,988.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,988.95/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.77

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