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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 484.61 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 484.61 and 226.94 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 484.61 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/484.61 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 484.61 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 109,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,973.84/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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