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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 480.26 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 480.26 and 192.76 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 480.26 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/480.26 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 480.26 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 92,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,574.92/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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