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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 477.46 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 477.46 and 241.03 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 477.46 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/477.46 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 477.46 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 115,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,082.18/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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