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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 479 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 479 and 207.26 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 479 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/479 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 479 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 99,277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,277.54/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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