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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.07, 850.48 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.07, 850.48 and 350.18 is: 524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.07 : 850.48 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.07/850.48 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.07x = 850.48 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.07x = 297,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,822.34/568.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.27

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