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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 521.79 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 521.79 and 101.07 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 521.79 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/521.79 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 521.79 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 52,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,737.32/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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