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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 482.91 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 482.91 and 219.02 is: 302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 482.91 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/482.91 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 482.91 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 105,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,766.95/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.19

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