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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.05, 478.92 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.05, 478.92 and 191.80 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.05 : 478.92 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.05/478.92 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.05x = 478.92 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.05x = 91,856.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,856.86/347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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