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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.81, 484.07 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.81, 484.07 and 226.64 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 484.07 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/484.07 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 484.07 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 109,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,709.70/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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