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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.01, 520.70 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.01, 520.70 and 273.44 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.01 : 520.70 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.01/520.70 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.01x = 520.70 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.01x = 142,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,376.24/347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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