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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.03, 1,252.33 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.03, 1,252.33 and 347.61 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.03 : 1,252.33 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.03/1,252.33 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.03x = 1,252.33 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.03x = 435,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,322.43/835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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