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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.07, 481.50 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.07, 481.50 and 266.15 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.07 : 481.50 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.07/481.50 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.07x = 481.50 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.07x = 128,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,148.82/349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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