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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.97, 521.82 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.97, 521.82 and 104.43 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.97 : 521.82 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.97/521.82 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.97x = 521.82 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.97x = 54,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,493.66/347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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