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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.43, 521.14 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.43, 521.14 and 141.94 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.43 : 521.14 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.43/521.14 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.43x = 521.14 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.43x = 73,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,970.61/347.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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