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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 535.11 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 535.11 and 348.88 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 535.11 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/535.11 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 535.11 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 186,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,689.18/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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