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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 727.59 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 727.59 and 350.22 is: 483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 727.59 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/727.59 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 727.59 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 254,816.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,816.57/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.50

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