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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 521.07 and 103.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 521.07 and 103.85 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 521.07 = 103.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/521.07 = 103.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 521.07 × 103.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 54,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,113.12/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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