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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 646.11 and 347.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 646.11 and 347.33 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 646.11 = 347.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/646.11 = 347.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 646.11 × 347.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 224,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,413.39/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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