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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.83, 480.01 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.83, 480.01 and 190.47 is: 262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.83 : 480.01 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.83/480.01 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.83x = 480.01 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.83x = 91,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,427.50/347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.85

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