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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 484.32 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 484.32 and 226.85 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 484.32 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/484.32 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 484.32 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 109,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,866.78/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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