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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 483.98 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 483.98 and 195.46 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 483.98 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/483.98 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 483.98 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 94,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,598.73/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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