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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 521.01 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 521.01 and 130.95 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 521.01 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/521.01 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 521.01 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 68,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,226.26/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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