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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.71, 519.91 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.71, 519.91 and 103.18 is: 154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.71 : 519.91 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.71/519.91 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.71x = 519.91 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.71x = 53,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,645.68/346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.73

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