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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 521.12 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 521.12 and 225.52 is: 338.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 521.12 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/521.12 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 521.12 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 117,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,522.98/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.64

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