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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.07, 481.61 and 199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.07, 481.61 and 199.69 is: 275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.07 : 481.61 = 199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.07/481.61 = 199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.07x = 481.61 × 199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.07x = 96,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,172.00/349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.51

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