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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 484.32 and 252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 484.32 and 252.98 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 484.32 = 252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/484.32 = 252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 484.32 × 252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 122,523.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,523.27/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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