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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 484.50 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 484.50 and 203.73 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 484.50 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/484.50 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 484.50 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 98,707.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,707.19/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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