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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 477.42 and 300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 477.42 and 300.05 is: 413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 477.42 = 300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/477.42 = 300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 477.42 × 300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 143,249.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,249.87/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.11

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