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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 482.82 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 482.82 and 218.84 is: 302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 482.82 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/482.82 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 482.82 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 105,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,660.33/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.03

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