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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 479.89 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 479.89 and 192.49 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 479.89 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/479.89 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 479.89 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 92,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,374.68/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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