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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.91, 483.48 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.91, 483.48 and 252.54 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.91 : 483.48 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.91/483.48 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.91x = 483.48 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.91x = 122,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,098.04/350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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