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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 483.54 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 483.54 and 284.76 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 483.54 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/483.54 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 483.54 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 137,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,692.85/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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