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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 480.94 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 480.94 and 193.28 is: 266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 480.94 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/480.94 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 480.94 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 92,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,956.08/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.72

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