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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 482.76 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 482.76 and 335.16 is: 461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 482.76 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/482.76 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 482.76 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 161,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,801.84/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.21

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