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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 521.14 and 310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 521.14 and 310.95 is: 466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 521.14 = 310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/521.14 = 310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 521.14 × 310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 162,048.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,048.48/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.02

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