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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 481.74 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 481.74 and 193.84 is: 267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 481.74 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/481.74 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 481.74 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 93,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,380.48/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.50

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