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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 480.75 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 480.75 and 224.04 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 480.75 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/480.75 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 480.75 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 107,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,708.19/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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