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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 484.08 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 484.08 and 195.58 is: 269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 484.08 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/484.08 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 484.08 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 94,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,676.37/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.86

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