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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 479.09 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 479.09 and 191.91 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 479.09 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/479.09 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 479.09 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 91,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,942.16/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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