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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.43, 484.73 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.43, 484.73 and 276.64 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.43 : 484.73 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.43/484.73 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.43x = 484.73 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.43x = 134,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,094.32/351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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