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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 485.80 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 485.80 and 194.67 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 485.80 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/485.80 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 485.80 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 94,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,570.69/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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