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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.09, 477.52 and 198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.09, 477.52 and 198.77 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.09 : 477.52 = 198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.09/477.52 = 198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.09x = 477.52 × 198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.09x = 94,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,916.65/346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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