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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.07, 481.49 and 224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.07, 481.49 and 224.89 is: 310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.07 : 481.49 = 224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.07/481.49 = 224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.07x = 481.49 × 224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.07x = 108,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,280.80/349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.20

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