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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 809.06 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 809.06 and 350.12 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 809.06 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/809.06 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 809.06 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 283,268.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,268.20/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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