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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 477.58 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 477.58 and 341.82 is: 471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 477.58 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/477.58 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 477.58 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 163,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,246.40/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.25

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