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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.14, 521.25 and 275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.14, 521.25 and 275.59 is: 413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.14 : 521.25 = 275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.14/521.25 = 275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.14x = 521.25 × 275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.14x = 143,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,651.29/347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.81

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