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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 478.80 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 478.80 and 335.52 is: 463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 478.80 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/478.80 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 478.80 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 160,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,645.30/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.07

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