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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 855.38 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 855.38 and 350.96 is: 526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 855.38 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/855.38 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 855.38 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 300,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,200.77/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.59

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