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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 480.92 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 480.92 and 193.24 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 480.92 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/480.92 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 480.92 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 92,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,932.98/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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