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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 520.48 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 520.48 and 295.52 is: 443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 520.48 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/520.48 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 520.48 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 153,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,812.25/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.26

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