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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.25, 521.15 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.25, 521.15 and 203.07 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 521.15 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/521.15 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 521.15 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 105,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,829.93/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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