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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.81, 520.31 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.81, 520.31 and 103.34 is: 155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.81 : 520.31 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.81/520.31 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.81x = 520.31 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.81x = 53,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,768.32/346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.04

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