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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 480.48 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 480.48 and 301.76 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 480.48 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/480.48 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 480.48 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 144,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,987.24/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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