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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.68, 519.03 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.68, 519.03 and 230.84 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.68 : 519.03 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.68/519.03 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.68x = 519.03 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.68x = 119,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,812.89/345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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