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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 521.03 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 521.03 and 154.75 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 521.03 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/521.03 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 521.03 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 80,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,629.39/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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