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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.08, 520.62 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.08, 520.62 and 103.61 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.08 : 520.62 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.08/520.62 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.08x = 520.62 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.08x = 53,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,941.70/347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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