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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 481.48 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 481.48 and 193.62 is: 267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 481.48 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/481.48 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 481.48 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 93,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,224.16/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.21

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