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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 481.37 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 481.37 and 193.57 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 481.37 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/481.37 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 481.37 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 93,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,177.82/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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