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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 477.50 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 477.50 and 190.76 is: 263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 477.50 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/477.50 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 477.50 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 91,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,087.90/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.26

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