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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 479.42 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 479.42 and 192.16 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 479.42 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/479.42 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 479.42 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 92,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,125.35/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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