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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 520.64 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 520.64 and 130.83 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 520.64 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/520.64 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 520.64 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 68,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,115.33/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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