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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 484.43 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 484.43 and 203.70 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 484.43 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/484.43 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 484.43 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 98,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,676.48/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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