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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.91, 483.35 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.91, 483.35 and 277.07 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.91 : 483.35 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.91/483.35 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.91x = 483.35 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.91x = 133,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,917.98/350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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