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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 521.43 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 521.43 and 325.91 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 521.43 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/521.43 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 521.43 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 169,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,935.01/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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