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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 605.10 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 605.10 and 350.60 is: 484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 605.10 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/605.10 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 605.10 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 212,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,148.06/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.31

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