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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.41, 521.09 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.41, 521.09 and 103.91 is: 155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.41 : 521.09 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.41/521.09 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.41x = 521.09 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.41x = 54,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146.46/347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.86

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