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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 480.28 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 480.28 and 192.79 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 480.28 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/480.28 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 480.28 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 92,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,590.78/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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