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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 521.29 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 521.29 and 244.56 is: 367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 521.29 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/521.29 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 521.29 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 127,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,484.08/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.15

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