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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.27, 481.05 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.27, 481.05 and 306.96 is: 423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.27 : 481.05 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.27/481.05 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.27x = 481.05 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.27x = 147,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,663.11/348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.99

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