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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.03, 542.06 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.03, 542.06 and 348.80 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.03 : 542.06 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.03/542.06 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.03x = 542.06 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.03x = 189,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,067.82/393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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