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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 727.61 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 727.61 and 350.04 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 727.61 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/727.61 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 727.61 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 254,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,690.85/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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