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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.13, 477.67 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.13, 477.67 and 206.32 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.13 : 477.67 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.13/477.67 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.13x = 477.67 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.13x = 98,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,552.87/346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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