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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 480.16 and 190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 480.16 and 190.57 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 480.16 = 190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/480.16 = 190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 480.16 × 190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 91,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,503.14/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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