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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 519.36 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 519.36 and 311.04 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 519.36 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/519.36 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 519.36 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 161,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,541.73/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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