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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.14, 958.32 and 347.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.14, 958.32 and 347.00 is: 520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.14 : 958.32 = 347.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.14/958.32 = 347.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.14x = 958.32 × 347.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.14x = 332,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,532.25/639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.28

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