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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.11, 519.98 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.11, 519.98 and 260.54 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.11 : 519.98 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.11/519.98 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.11x = 519.98 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.11x = 135,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,476.93/347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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