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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.55, 483.48 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.55, 483.48 and 239.85 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.55 : 483.48 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.55/483.48 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.55x = 483.48 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.55x = 115,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,962.68/350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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