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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.04, 477.49 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.04, 477.49 and 198.67 is: 274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.04 : 477.49 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.04/477.49 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.04x = 477.49 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.04x = 94,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,862.94/346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.14

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