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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 481.95 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 481.95 and 251.10 is: 346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 481.95 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/481.95 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 481.95 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 121,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,017.65/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.65

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