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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.15, 520.73 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.15, 520.73 and 269.93 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.15 : 520.73 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.15/520.73 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.15x = 520.73 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.15x = 140,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,561.61/347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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