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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 519.54 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 519.54 and 249.68 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 519.54 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/519.54 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 519.54 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 129,718.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,718.75/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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