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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.49, 827.58 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.49, 827.58 and 350.73 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.49 : 827.58 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.49/827.58 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.49x = 827.58 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.49x = 290,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,257.13/599.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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