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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.05, 481.11 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.05, 481.11 and 274.23 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.05 : 481.11 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.05/481.11 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.05x = 481.11 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.05x = 131,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,934.80/349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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