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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.91, 482.96 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.91, 482.96 and 210.03 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.91 : 482.96 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.91/482.96 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.91x = 482.96 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.91x = 101,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,435.04/349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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