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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 480.12 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 480.12 and 237.52 is: 327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 480.12 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/480.12 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 480.12 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 114,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,038.10/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.66

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