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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.07, 855.60 and 351.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.07, 855.60 and 351.65 is: 526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.07 : 855.60 = 351.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.07/855.60 = 351.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.07x = 855.60 × 351.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.07x = 300,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,867.46/571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.85

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