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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 484.95 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 484.95 and 211.58 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 484.95 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/484.95 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 484.95 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 102,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,605.72/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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