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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.87, 482.83 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.87, 482.83 and 192.51 is: 265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.87 : 482.83 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.87/482.83 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.87x = 482.83 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.87x = 92,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,949.60/349.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.67

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