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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.71, 1,344.05 and 347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.71, 1,344.05 and 347.91 is: 522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.71 : 1,344.05 = 347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.71/1,344.05 = 347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.71x = 1,344.05 × 347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.71x = 467,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,606.70/895.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.05

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