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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 520.63 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 520.63 and 192.90 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 520.63 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/520.63 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 520.63 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 100,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,428.56/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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