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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.26, 519.77 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.26, 519.77 and 264.47 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.26 : 519.77 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.26/519.77 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.26x = 519.77 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.26x = 137,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,460.15/345.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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