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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 479.88 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 479.88 and 200.44 is: 276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 479.88 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/479.88 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 479.88 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 96,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,187.15/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.56

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