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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 481.64 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 481.64 and 193.80 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 481.64 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/481.64 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 481.64 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 93,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,341.83/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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