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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 828.12 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 828.12 and 347 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 828.12 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/828.12 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 828.12 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 287,357.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,357.64/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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