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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.83, 480.08 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.83, 480.08 and 200.55 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.83 : 480.08 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.83/480.08 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.83x = 480.08 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.83x = 96,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,280.04/347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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