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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.00, 520.45 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.00, 520.45 and 151.96 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.00 : 520.45 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.00/520.45 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.00x = 520.45 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.00x = 79,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,087.58/347.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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