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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.63, 521.01 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.63, 521.01 and 244.35 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 521.01 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/521.01 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 521.01 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 127,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,308.79/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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