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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 481.80 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 481.80 and 193.87 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 481.80 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/481.80 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 481.80 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 93,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,406.09/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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