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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 520.92 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 520.92 and 176.24 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 520.92 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/520.92 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 520.92 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 91,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,806.94/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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