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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 485.17 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 485.17 and 219.02 is: 302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 485.17 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/485.17 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 485.17 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 106,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,258.96/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.11

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