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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 483.92 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 483.92 and 334.72 is: 462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 483.92 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/483.92 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 483.92 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 161,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,977.70/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.79

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