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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.33, 484.86 and 201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.33, 484.86 and 201.97 is: 278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.33 : 484.86 = 201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.33/484.86 = 201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.33x = 484.86 × 201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.33x = 97,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,927.17/351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.74

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