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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 480.28 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 480.28 and 200.66 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 480.28 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/480.28 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 480.28 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 96,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,372.98/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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