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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 485.10 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 485.10 and 211.73 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 485.10 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/485.10 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 485.10 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 102,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,707.80/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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