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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 480.25 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 480.25 and 200.61 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 480.25 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/480.25 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 480.25 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 96,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,344.15/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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