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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 486.50 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 486.50 and 219.64 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 486.50 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/486.50 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 486.50 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 106,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,853.92/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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