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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 484.81 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 484.81 and 226.88 is: 313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 484.81 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/484.81 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 484.81 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 109,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,993.69/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.18

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