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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 523.26 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 523.26 and 316.71 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 523.26 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/523.26 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 523.26 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 165,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,721.67/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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