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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 482.76 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 482.76 and 210 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 482.76 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/482.76 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 482.76 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 101,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,379.60/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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