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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.53, 476.83 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.53, 476.83 and 190.28 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.53 : 476.83 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.53/476.83 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.53x = 476.83 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.53x = 90,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,732.88/345.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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