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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 479.64 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 479.64 and 292.92 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 479.64 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/479.64 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 479.64 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 140,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,496.15/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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