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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 477.36 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 477.36 and 198.64 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 477.36 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/477.36 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 477.36 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 94,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,822.79/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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