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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.97, 482.88 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.97, 482.88 and 210.12 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.97 : 482.88 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.97/482.88 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.97x = 482.88 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.97x = 101,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,461.70/349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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