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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.21, 481.90 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.21, 481.90 and 191.83 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.21 : 481.90 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.21/481.90 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.21x = 481.90 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.21x = 92,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,442.40/349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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