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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.00, 482.66 and 297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.00, 482.66 and 297.69 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.00 : 482.66 = 297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.00/482.66 = 297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.00x = 482.66 × 297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.00x = 143,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,680.87/350.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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