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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.05, 484.40 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.05, 484.40 and 203.68 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.05 : 484.40 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.05/484.40 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.05x = 484.40 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.05x = 98,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,659.15/351.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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