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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 795.06 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 795.06 and 347.36 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 795.06 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/795.06 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 795.06 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 276,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,168.07/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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