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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.07, 706.94 and 347.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.07, 706.94 and 347.15 is: 479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.07 : 706.94 = 347.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.07/706.94 = 347.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.07x = 706.94 × 347.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.07x = 245,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,408.95/512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.25

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