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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 481.18 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 481.18 and 333.48 is: 461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 481.18 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/481.18 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 481.18 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 160,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,463.91/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.02

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