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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 483.63 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 483.63 and 219.58 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 483.63 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/483.63 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 483.63 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 106,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,195.48/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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