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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.82, 482.65 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.82, 482.65 and 225.43 is: 311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.82 : 482.65 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.82/482.65 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.82x = 482.65 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.82x = 108,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,804.67/349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.03

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