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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.43, 477.95 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.43, 477.95 and 213.59 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.43 : 477.95 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.43/477.95 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.43x = 477.95 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.43x = 102,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,085.47/346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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