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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.52, 827.28 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.52, 827.28 and 350.76 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.52 : 827.28 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.52/827.28 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.52x = 827.28 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.52x = 290,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,176.73/599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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