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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.27, 480.84 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.27, 480.84 and 269.44 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.27 : 480.84 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.27/480.84 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.27x = 480.84 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.27x = 129,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,557.53/348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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