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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 484.58 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 484.58 and 203.75 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 484.58 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/484.58 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 484.58 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 98,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,729.73/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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