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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 482.02 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 482.02 and 275.74 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 482.02 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/482.02 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 482.02 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 132,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,910.30/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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