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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 483.26 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 483.26 and 225.74 is: 311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 483.26 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/483.26 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 483.26 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 109,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,091.11/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.65

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