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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 480.48 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 480.48 and 237.86 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 480.48 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/480.48 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 480.48 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 114,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,284.57/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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