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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.51, 481.83 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.51, 481.83 and 239.25 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.51 : 481.83 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.51/481.83 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.51x = 481.83 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.51x = 115,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,277.83/349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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