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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.55, 477.90 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.55, 477.90 and 211.92 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.55 : 477.90 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.55/477.90 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.55x = 477.90 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.55x = 101,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,276.57/346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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