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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.93, 480.12 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.93, 480.12 and 190.55 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.93 : 480.12 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.93/480.12 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.93x = 480.12 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.93x = 91,486.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,486.87/347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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