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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 484.32 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 484.32 and 212.96 is: 293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 484.32 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/484.32 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 484.32 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 103,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,140.79/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.81

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