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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 479.25 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 479.25 and 199.94 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 479.25 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/479.25 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 479.25 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 95,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,821.25/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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