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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 485.12 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 485.12 and 211.62 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 485.12 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/485.12 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 485.12 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 102,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,661.09/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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