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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.75, 483.99 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.75, 483.99 and 203.36 is: 280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 483.99 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/483.99 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 483.99 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 98,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,421.79/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.61

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