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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 520.32 and 103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 520.32 and 103.40 is: 155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 520.32 = 103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/520.32 = 103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 520.32 × 103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 53,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,801.09/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.08

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