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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.07, 484.44 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.07, 484.44 and 226.51 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.07 : 484.44 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.07/484.44 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.07x = 484.44 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.07x = 109,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,728.08/351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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