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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.82, 519.41 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.82, 519.41 and 209.13 is: 314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.82 : 519.41 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.82/519.41 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.82x = 519.41 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.82x = 108,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,625.71/345.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.11

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