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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.06, 481.69 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.06, 481.69 and 224.76 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.06 : 481.69 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.06/481.69 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.06x = 481.69 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.06x = 108,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,264.64/349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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