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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.93, 520.40 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.93, 520.40 and 103.46 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.93 : 520.40 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.93/520.40 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.93x = 520.40 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.93x = 53,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,840.58/346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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