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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 521.10 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 521.10 and 319.98 is: 480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 521.10 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/521.10 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 521.10 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 166,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,741.58/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.30

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