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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 483 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 483 and 276.44 is: 381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 483 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/483 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 483 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 133,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,520.52/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.23

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