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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 485.01 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 485.01 and 211.59 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 485.01 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/485.01 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 485.01 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 102,619.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,619.78/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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