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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 519.61 and 202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 519.61 and 202.40 is: 302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 519.61 = 202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/519.61 = 202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 519.61 × 202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 105,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,169.06/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.98

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