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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 480.85 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 480.85 and 193.19 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 480.85 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/480.85 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 480.85 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 92,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,893.24/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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