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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 520.72 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 520.72 and 176.16 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 520.72 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/520.72 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 520.72 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 91,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,730.04/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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