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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 477.71 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 477.71 and 190.91 is: 263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 477.71 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/477.71 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 477.71 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 91,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,199.62/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.46

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