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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 482.96 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 482.96 and 210.18 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 482.96 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/482.96 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 482.96 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 101,508.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,508.53/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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