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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.22, 701.35 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.22, 701.35 and 350.88 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.22 : 701.35 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.22/701.35 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.22x = 701.35 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.22x = 246,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,088.81/508.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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