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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.09, 870.95 and 351.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.09, 870.95 and 351.35 is: 484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.09 : 870.95 = 351.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.09/870.95 = 351.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.09x = 870.95 × 351.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.09x = 306,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,010.46/631.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.89

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