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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.04, 654.83 and 349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.04, 654.83 and 349.91 is: 524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.04 : 654.83 = 349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.04/654.83 = 349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.04x = 654.83 × 349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.04x = 229,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,126.54/437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.27

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