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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.29, 521.01 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.29, 521.01 and 103.84 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.29 : 521.01 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.29/521.01 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.29x = 521.01 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.29x = 54,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,100.38/347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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