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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 481.60 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 481.60 and 191.63 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 481.60 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/481.60 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 481.60 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 92,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,289.01/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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