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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 519.78 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 519.78 and 103.09 is: 154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 519.78 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/519.78 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 519.78 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 53,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,584.12/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.59

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