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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 477.75 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 477.75 and 236.14 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 477.75 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/477.75 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 477.75 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 112,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,815.89/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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