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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.53, 516.93 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.53, 516.93 and 128.26 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.53 : 516.93 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.53/516.93 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.53x = 516.93 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.53x = 66,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,301.44/344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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