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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.28, 477.84 and 191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.28, 477.84 and 191.02 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.28 : 477.84 = 191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.28/477.84 = 191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.28x = 477.84 × 191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.28x = 91,277.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,277.00/346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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