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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 484.01 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 484.01 and 226.31 is: 312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 484.01 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/484.01 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 484.01 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 109,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,536.30/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.25

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