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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 520.07 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 520.07 and 103.25 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 520.07 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/520.07 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 520.07 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 53,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,697.23/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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