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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.04, 486.04 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.04, 486.04 and 227.76 is: 314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.04 : 486.04 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.04/486.04 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.04x = 486.04 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.04x = 110,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,700.47/352.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.45

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