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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 520.43 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 520.43 and 319.41 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 520.43 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/520.43 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 520.43 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 166,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,228.95/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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