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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.02, 520.44 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.02, 520.44 and 141.52 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.02 : 520.44 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.02/520.44 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.02x = 520.44 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.02x = 73,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,652.67/347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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