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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 484.77 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 484.77 and 240.90 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 484.77 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/484.77 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 484.77 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 116,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,781.09/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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