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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 477.52 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 477.52 and 213.24 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 477.52 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/477.52 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 477.52 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 101,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,826.36/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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