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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 521.64 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 521.64 and 294.03 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 521.64 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/521.64 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 521.64 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 153,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,377.81/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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