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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 483.81 and 252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 483.81 and 252.29 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 483.81 = 252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/483.81 = 252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 483.81 × 252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 122,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,060.69/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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