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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 520.11 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 520.11 and 154.28 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 520.11 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/520.11 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 520.11 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 80,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,242.57/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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