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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.07, 480.32 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.07, 480.32 and 192.82 is: 266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.07 : 480.32 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.07/480.32 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.07x = 480.32 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.07x = 92,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,615.30/348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.08

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