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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.75, 480.33 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.75, 480.33 and 341.64 is: 470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 480.33 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/480.33 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 480.33 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 164,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,099.94/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.54

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