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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 662.93 and 351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 662.93 and 351.63 is: 526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 662.93 = 351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/662.93 = 351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 662.93 × 351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 233,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,102.76/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.43

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