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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.29, 520.02 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.29, 520.02 and 225.18 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.29 : 520.02 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.29/520.02 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.29x = 520.02 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.29x = 117,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,098.10/347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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