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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 484.02 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 484.02 and 316.08 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 484.02 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/484.02 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 484.02 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 152,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,989.04/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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