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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 480.18 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 480.18 and 192.68 is: 265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 480.18 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/480.18 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 480.18 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 92,521.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,521.08/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.91

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