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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 479.10 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 479.10 and 236.67 is: 326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 479.10 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/479.10 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 479.10 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 113,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,388.60/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.86

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