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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 520.32 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 520.32 and 193.04 is: 289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 520.32 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/520.32 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 520.32 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 100,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,442.57/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.41

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