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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 520.91 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 520.91 and 332.93 is: 499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 520.91 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/520.91 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 520.91 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 173,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,422.30/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.83

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