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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 487.48 and 335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 487.48 and 335.92 is: 464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 487.48 = 335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/487.48 = 335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 487.48 × 335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 163,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,754.28/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.18

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