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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 483.84 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 483.84 and 307.08 is: 423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 483.84 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/483.84 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 483.84 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 148,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,577.59/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.30

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