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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.91, 484.11 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.91, 484.11 and 252.72 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.91 : 484.11 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.91/484.11 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.91x = 484.11 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.91x = 122,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,344.28/350.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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