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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.15, 896.03 and 350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.15, 896.03 and 350.71 is: 526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.15 : 896.03 = 350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.15/896.03 = 350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.15x = 896.03 × 350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.15x = 314,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,244.00/597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.24

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