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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 482.52 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 482.52 and 245.04 is: 337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 482.52 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/482.52 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 482.52 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 118,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,236.70/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.90

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