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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 482.82 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 482.82 and 225.44 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 482.82 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/482.82 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 482.82 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 108,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,847.87/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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