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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 519.69 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 519.69 and 274.64 is: 411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 519.69 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/519.69 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 519.69 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 142,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,727.66/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.32

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