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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.64, 821.92 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.64, 821.92 and 347 is: 478.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.64 : 821.92 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.64/821.92 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.64x = 821.92 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.64x = 285,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,206.24/595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.82

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