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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 477.48 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 477.48 and 190.76 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 477.48 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/477.48 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 477.48 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 91,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,084.08/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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