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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.15, 519.35 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.15, 519.35 and 269.52 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.15 : 519.35 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.15/519.35 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.15x = 519.35 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.15x = 139,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,973.86/347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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