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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 482.00 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 482.00 and 275.09 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 482.00 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/482.00 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 482.00 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 132,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,589.59/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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