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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.00, 520.97 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.00, 520.97 and 295.97 is: 444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.00 : 520.97 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.00/520.97 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.00x = 520.97 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.00x = 154,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,187.41/347.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.35

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