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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 478.74 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 478.74 and 207.06 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 478.74 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/478.74 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 478.74 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 99,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,127.90/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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