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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 479.22 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 479.22 and 199.83 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 479.22 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/479.22 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 479.22 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 95,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,762.53/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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