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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.21, 481.91 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.21, 481.91 and 191.84 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.21 : 481.91 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.21/481.91 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.21x = 481.91 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.21x = 92,449.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,449.61/349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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