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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 486.07 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 486.07 and 194.87 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 486.07 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/486.07 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 486.07 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 94,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,721.19/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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