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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 476.73 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 476.73 and 262.90 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 476.73 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/476.73 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 476.73 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 125,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,332.32/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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