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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.00, 479.95 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.00, 479.95 and 223.67 is: 308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.00 : 479.95 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.00/479.95 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.00x = 479.95 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.00x = 107,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,348.02/348.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.48

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