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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 484.10 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 484.10 and 203.46 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 484.10 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/484.10 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 484.10 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 98,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,492.92/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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