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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.29, 520.59 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.29, 520.59 and 193.29 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.29 : 520.59 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.29/520.59 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.29x = 520.59 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.29x = 100,624.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,624.84/347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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