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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.35, 664.33 and 349.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.35, 664.33 and 349.00 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.35 : 664.33 = 349.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.35/664.33 = 349.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.35x = 664.33 × 349.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.35x = 231,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,848.64/481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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