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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.11, 476.13 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.11, 476.13 and 205.28 is: 283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.11 : 476.13 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.11/476.13 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.11x = 476.13 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.11x = 97,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,737.59/345.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.21

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