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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.05, 483.53 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.05, 483.53 and 344.88 is: 479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.05 : 483.53 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.05/483.53 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.05x = 483.53 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.05x = 166,755.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,755.68/348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.12

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