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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 485.26 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 485.26 and 220.69 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 485.26 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/485.26 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 485.26 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 107,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,092.03/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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