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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.03, 520.59 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.03, 520.59 and 193.04 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.03 : 520.59 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.03/520.59 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.03x = 520.59 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.03x = 100,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,494.69/347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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