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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.00, 483.05 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.00, 483.05 and 218.95 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.00 : 483.05 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.00/483.05 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.00x = 483.05 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.00x = 105,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,763.14/350.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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