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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.22, 481.64 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.22, 481.64 and 224.88 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.22 : 481.64 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.22/481.64 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.22x = 481.64 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.22x = 108,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,311.20/349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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