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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 649.24 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 649.24 and 351.68 is: 528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 649.24 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/649.24 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 649.24 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 228,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,324.72/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.63

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