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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.25, 520.88 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.25, 520.88 and 103.77 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 520.88 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/520.88 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 520.88 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 54,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,051.20/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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