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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 521.28 and 223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 521.28 and 223.95 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 521.28 = 223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/521.28 = 223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 521.28 × 223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 116,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,740.66/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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