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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 521.16 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 521.16 and 103.95 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 521.16 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/521.16 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 521.16 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 54,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,176.15/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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