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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 480.30 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 480.30 and 200.73 is: 277.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 480.30 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/480.30 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 480.30 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 96,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,410.62/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.04

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