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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.19, 520.88 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.19, 520.88 and 141.90 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.19 : 520.88 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.19/520.88 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.19x = 520.88 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.19x = 73,912.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,912.16/347.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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