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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 482.82 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 482.82 and 252.06 is: 347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 482.82 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/482.82 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 482.82 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 121,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,699.61/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.67

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