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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 482.88 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 482.88 and 300.57 is: 414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 482.88 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/482.88 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 482.88 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 145,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,138.56/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.47

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