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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.81, 865 and 350.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.81, 865 and 350.81 is: 484.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.81 : 865 = 350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.81/865 = 350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.81x = 865 × 350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.81x = 303,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,450.65/626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.12

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