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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 520.76 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 520.76 and 225.32 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 520.76 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/520.76 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 520.76 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 117,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,337.64/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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