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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 520.99 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 520.99 and 203.54 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 520.99 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/520.99 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 520.99 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 106,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,042.30/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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