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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 701.58 and 351.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 701.58 and 351.07 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 701.58 = 351.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/701.58 = 351.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 701.58 × 351.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 246,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,303.25/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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