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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599, 826.66 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599, 826.66 and 350.48 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599 : 826.66 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599/826.66 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599x = 826.66 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599x = 289,727.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,727.80/599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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