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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.31, 480.67 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.31, 480.67 and 193.06 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.31 : 480.67 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.31/480.67 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.31x = 480.67 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.31x = 92,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,796.47/348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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