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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 480.56 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 480.56 and 200.88 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 480.56 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/480.56 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 480.56 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 96,534.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,534.89/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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