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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 483.01 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 483.01 and 194.78 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 483.01 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/483.01 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 483.01 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 94,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,080.69/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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