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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 520.06 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 520.06 and 103.31 is: 154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 520.06 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/520.06 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 520.06 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 53,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,727.40/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.94

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