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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 479.68 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 479.68 and 192.35 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 479.68 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/479.68 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 479.68 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 92,264.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,264.05/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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