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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.09, 484.20 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.09, 484.20 and 226.71 is: 312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.09 : 484.20 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.09/484.20 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.09x = 484.20 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.09x = 109,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,772.98/351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.66

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