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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 479.93 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 479.93 and 200.43 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 479.93 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/479.93 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 479.93 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 96,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,192.37/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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