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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.31, 477.95 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.31, 477.95 and 199 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.31 : 477.95 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.31/477.95 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.31x = 477.95 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.31x = 95,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,112.05/346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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