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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 480.34 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 480.34 and 192.81 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 480.34 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/480.34 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 480.34 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 92,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,614.36/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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