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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 481.47 and 345.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 481.47 and 345.95 is: 476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 481.47 = 345.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/481.47 = 345.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 481.47 × 345.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 166,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,562.14/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.18

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