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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.77, 479.92 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.77, 479.92 and 192.52 is: 265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.77 : 479.92 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.77/479.92 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.77x = 479.92 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.77x = 92,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,390.84/347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.67

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