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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 520.62 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 520.62 and 112.80 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 520.62 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/520.62 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 520.62 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 58,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,725.94/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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