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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.73, 518.46 and 129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.73, 518.46 and 129.19 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.73 : 518.46 = 129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.73/518.46 = 129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.73x = 518.46 × 129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.73x = 66,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,979.85/345.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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