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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.03, 477.72 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.03, 477.72 and 309.11 is: 426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.03 : 477.72 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.03/477.72 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.03x = 477.72 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.03x = 147,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,665.64/346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.75

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