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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 482.06 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 482.06 and 346.48 is: 478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 482.06 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/482.06 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 482.06 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 167,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,024.15/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.69

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