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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 987.67 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 987.67 and 350.92 is: 526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 987.67 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/987.67 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 987.67 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 346,593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,593.16/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.00

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