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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 484.40 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 484.40 and 203.65 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 484.40 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/484.40 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 484.40 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 98,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,646.98/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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