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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 483.99 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 483.99 and 195.47 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 483.99 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/483.99 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 483.99 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 94,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,605.29/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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