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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.64, 484.68 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.64, 484.68 and 318.64 is: 439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.64 : 484.68 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.64/484.68 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.64x = 484.68 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.64x = 154,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,438.44/351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.19

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