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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 484.16 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 484.16 and 226.55 is: 312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 484.16 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/484.16 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 484.16 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 109,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,682.89/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.47

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