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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.92, 809.76 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.92, 809.76 and 350.82 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.92 : 809.76 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.92/809.76 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.92x = 809.76 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.92x = 284,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,080.00/586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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