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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 520.71 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 520.71 and 200.79 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 520.71 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/520.71 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 520.71 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 104,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,553.36/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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