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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 477.77 and 339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 477.77 and 339.02 is: 466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 477.77 = 339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/477.77 = 339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 477.77 × 339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 161,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,969.50/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.48

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