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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.03, 481.44 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.03, 481.44 and 265.95 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.03 : 481.44 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.03/481.44 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.03x = 481.44 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.03x = 128,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,038.97/349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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