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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 482.83 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 482.83 and 300.47 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 482.83 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/482.83 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 482.83 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 145,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,075.93/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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