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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 480.94 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 480.94 and 193.26 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 480.94 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/480.94 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 480.94 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 92,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,946.46/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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