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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 482.60 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 482.60 and 209.82 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 482.60 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/482.60 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 482.60 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 101,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,259.13/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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