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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.07, 520.74 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.07, 520.74 and 274.44 is: 411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.07 : 520.74 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.07/520.74 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.07x = 520.74 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.07x = 142,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,911.89/347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.77

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