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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 482.75 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 482.75 and 219.02 is: 302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 482.75 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/482.75 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 482.75 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 105,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,729.49/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.15

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