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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.77, 520.22 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.77, 520.22 and 127.53 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.77 : 520.22 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.77/520.22 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.77x = 520.22 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.77x = 66,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,343.98/346.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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