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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.81, 481.37 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.81, 481.37 and 193.56 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.81 : 481.37 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.81/481.37 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.81x = 481.37 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.81x = 93,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,173.98/348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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