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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.15, 485.95 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.15, 485.95 and 194.79 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.15 : 485.95 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.15/485.95 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.15x = 485.95 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.15x = 94,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,656.80/352.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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