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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 655.09 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 655.09 and 350.01 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 655.09 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/655.09 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 655.09 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 229,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,287.18/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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