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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 520.44 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 520.44 and 130.91 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 520.44 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/520.44 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 520.44 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 68,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,128.20/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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