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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.31, 482.07 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.31, 482.07 and 223.25 is: 308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 482.07 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/482.07 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 482.07 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 107,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,619.72/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.10

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