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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.82, 480.01 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.82, 480.01 and 207.93 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.82 : 480.01 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.82/480.01 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.82x = 480.01 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.82x = 99,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,808.48/347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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