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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 484.40 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 484.40 and 195.76 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 484.40 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/484.40 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 484.40 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 94,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,826.14/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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