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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 482.64 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 482.64 and 239.22 is: 329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 482.64 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/482.64 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 482.64 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 115,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,457.14/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.95

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