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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.42, 484.80 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.42, 484.80 and 211.50 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 484.80 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/484.80 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 484.80 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 102,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,535.20/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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