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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.11, 701.06 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.11, 701.06 and 350.76 is: 483.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.11 : 701.06 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.11/701.06 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.11x = 701.06 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.11x = 245,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,902.05/508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.95

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