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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 520.16 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 520.16 and 141.55 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 520.16 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/520.16 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 520.16 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 73,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,628.65/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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