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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 484.97 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 484.97 and 347.60 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 484.97 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/484.97 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 484.97 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 168,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,575.57/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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