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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 521.10 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 521.10 and 141.93 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 521.10 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/521.10 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 521.10 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 73,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,959.72/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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