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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.76, 835.06 and 350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.76, 835.06 and 350.71 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.76 : 835.06 = 350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.76/835.06 = 350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.76x = 835.06 × 350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.76x = 292,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,863.89/556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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