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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.05, 477.45 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.05, 477.45 and 206.10 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.05 : 477.45 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.05/477.45 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.05x = 477.45 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.05x = 98,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,402.45/346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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