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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 477.90 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 477.90 and 294.54 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 477.90 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/477.90 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 477.90 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 140,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,758.87/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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