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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 484.20 and 226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 484.20 and 226.61 is: 312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 484.20 = 226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/484.20 = 226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 484.20 × 226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 109,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,722.14/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.65

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