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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 492.01 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 492.01 and 349.60 is: 484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 492.01 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/492.01 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 492.01 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 172,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,006.70/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.53

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