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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.03, 482.63 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.03, 482.63 and 225.69 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.03 : 482.63 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.03/482.63 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.03x = 482.63 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.03x = 108,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,923.64/350.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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