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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.76, 484.66 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.76, 484.66 and 253.35 is: 349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.76 : 484.66 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.76/484.66 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.76x = 484.66 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.76x = 122,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,788.61/351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.07

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