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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 477.53 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 477.53 and 206.19 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 477.53 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/477.53 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 477.53 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 98,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,461.65/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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