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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 520.61 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 520.61 and 103.66 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 520.61 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/520.61 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 520.61 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 53,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,964.61/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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