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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 481.22 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 481.22 and 193.46 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 481.22 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/481.22 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 481.22 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 93,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,093.45/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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