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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 520.68 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 520.68 and 112.89 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 520.68 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/520.68 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 520.68 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 58,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,776.91/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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