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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 483.87 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 483.87 and 308.92 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 483.87 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/483.87 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 483.87 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 149,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,477.12/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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