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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.27, 827.01 and 350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.27, 827.01 and 350.62 is: 483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.27 : 827.01 = 350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.27/827.01 = 350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.27x = 827.01 × 350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.27x = 289,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,966.25/599.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.87

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