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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.71, 521.52 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.71, 521.52 and 91.21 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.71 : 521.52 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.71/521.52 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.71x = 521.52 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.71x = 47,567.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,567.84/347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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