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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 522.06 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 522.06 and 155.68 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 522.06 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/522.06 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 522.06 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 81,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,274.30/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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