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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.94, 522.72 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.94, 522.72 and 245.88 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.94 : 522.72 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.94/522.72 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.94x = 522.72 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.94x = 128,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,526.39/347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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