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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 602.76 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 602.76 and 349.52 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 602.76 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/602.76 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 602.76 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 210,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,676.68/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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