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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.02, 519.32 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.02, 519.32 and 327.03 is: 489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.02 : 519.32 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.02/519.32 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.02x = 519.32 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.02x = 169,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,833.22/347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.40

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