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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 516.66 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 516.66 and 101.04 is: 151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 516.66 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/516.66 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 516.66 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 52,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203.33/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.56

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