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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 481.93 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 481.93 and 191.85 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 481.93 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/481.93 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 481.93 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 92,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,459.77/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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