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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 479.97 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 479.97 and 237.33 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 479.97 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/479.97 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 479.97 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 113,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,911.28/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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