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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 482.81 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 482.81 and 225.75 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 482.81 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/482.81 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 482.81 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 108,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,994.36/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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