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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 463.10 and 252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 463.10 and 252.83 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 463.10 = 252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/463.10 = 252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 463.10 × 252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 117,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,085.47/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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