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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 483.87 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 483.87 and 219.79 is: 303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 483.87 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/483.87 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 483.87 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 106,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,349.79/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.22

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