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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 520.37 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 520.37 and 90.41 is: 135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 520.37 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/520.37 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 520.37 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 47,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,046.20/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.62

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