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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 483.12 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 483.12 and 317.52 is: 437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 483.12 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/483.12 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 483.12 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 153,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,400.26/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.94

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