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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.63, 521.03 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.63, 521.03 and 210.74 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 521.03 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/521.03 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 521.03 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 109,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,799.78/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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