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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.59, 519.96 and 230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.59, 519.96 and 230.95 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.59 : 519.96 = 230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.59/519.96 = 230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.59x = 519.96 × 230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.59x = 120,084.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,084.76/347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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