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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.91, 521.92 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.91, 521.92 and 116.82 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.91 : 521.92 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.91/521.92 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.91x = 521.92 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.91x = 60,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,969.04/347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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