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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.07, 476.25 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.07, 476.25 and 197.67 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.07 : 476.25 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.07/476.25 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.07x = 476.25 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.07x = 94,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,140.34/345.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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