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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.07, 484.49 and 203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.07, 484.49 and 203.71 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.07 : 484.49 = 203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.07/484.49 = 203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.07x = 484.49 × 203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.07x = 98,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,695.46/351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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