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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.01, 520.98 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.01, 520.98 and 295.98 is: 444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.01 : 520.98 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.01/520.98 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.01x = 520.98 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.01x = 154,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,199.66/347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.37

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