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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 521.01 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 521.01 and 225.39 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 521.01 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/521.01 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 521.01 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 117,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,430.44/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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