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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 521.12 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 521.12 and 103.92 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 521.12 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/521.12 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 521.12 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 54,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,154.79/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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