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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 482.54 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 482.54 and 266.97 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 482.54 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/482.54 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 482.54 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 128,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,825.45/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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