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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 484.98 and 339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 484.98 and 339.73 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 484.98 = 339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/484.98 = 339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 484.98 × 339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 164,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,762.26/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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