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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.93, 520.58 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.93, 520.58 and 154.55 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.93 : 520.58 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.93/520.58 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.93x = 520.58 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.93x = 80,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,457.33/346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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