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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 484.47 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 484.47 and 203.72 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 484.47 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/484.47 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 484.47 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 98,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,693.81/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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