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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.13, 476.15 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.13, 476.15 and 195.73 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.13 : 476.15 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.13/476.15 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.13x = 476.15 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.13x = 93,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,196.95/345.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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