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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 480.90 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 480.90 and 269.83 is: 372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 480.90 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/480.90 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 480.90 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 129,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,761.25/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.19

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