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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 480.01 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 480.01 and 192.59 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 480.01 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/480.01 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 480.01 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 92,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,446.57/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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