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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 519.72 and 315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 519.72 and 315.22 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 519.72 = 315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/519.72 = 315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 519.72 × 315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 163,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,826.14/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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