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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.07, 482.89 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.07, 482.89 and 223.79 is: 308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.07 : 482.89 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.07/482.89 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.07x = 482.89 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.07x = 108,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,065.95/350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.70

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