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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 476.49 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 476.49 and 203.55 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 476.49 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/476.49 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 476.49 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 96,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,990.30/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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