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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 719.93 and 349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 719.93 and 349.85 is: 523.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 719.93 = 349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/719.93 = 349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 719.93 × 349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 251,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,862.16/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.27

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