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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.97, 482.96 and 219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.97, 482.96 and 219.05 is: 302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.97 : 482.96 = 219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.97/482.96 = 219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.97x = 482.96 × 219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.97x = 105,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,792.50/349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.29

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