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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 484.23 and 218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 484.23 and 218.17 is: 300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 484.23 = 218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/484.23 = 218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 484.23 × 218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 105,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,643.25/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.95

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