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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.82, 485.52 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.82, 485.52 and 220.92 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.82 : 485.52 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.82/485.52 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.82x = 485.52 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.82x = 107,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,261.08/351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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