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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.00, 482.78 and 219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.00, 482.78 and 219.05 is: 302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.00 : 482.78 = 219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.00/482.78 = 219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.00x = 482.78 × 219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.00x = 105,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,751.09/350.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.15

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