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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 612.11 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 612.11 and 347.22 is: 520.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 612.11 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/612.11 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 612.11 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 212,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,536.83/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.96

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