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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 478.76 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 478.76 and 191.67 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 478.76 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/478.76 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 478.76 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 91,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,762.97/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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