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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.91, 480.12 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.91, 480.12 and 192.66 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.91 : 480.12 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.91/480.12 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.91x = 480.12 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.91x = 92,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,497.40/347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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