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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.07, 870.90 and 351.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.07, 870.90 and 351.29 is: 484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.07 : 870.90 = 351.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.07/870.90 = 351.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.07x = 870.90 × 351.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.07x = 305,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,940.64/631.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.80

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