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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 521.75 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 521.75 and 101.05 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 521.75 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/521.75 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 521.75 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 52,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,724.72/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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