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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.77, 535.15 and 347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.77, 535.15 and 347.05 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.77 : 535.15 = 347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.77/535.15 = 347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.77x = 535.15 × 347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.77x = 185,721.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,721.13/356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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