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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 483.10 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 483.10 and 291.74 is: 402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 483.10 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/483.10 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 483.10 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 140,939.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,939.59/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.62

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