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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 477.37 and 206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 477.37 and 206.09 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 477.37 = 206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/477.37 = 206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 477.37 × 206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 98,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,381.18/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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