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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.75, 479.93 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.75, 479.93 and 192.53 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.75 : 479.93 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.75/479.93 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.75x = 479.93 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.75x = 92,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,400.92/347.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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