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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.83, 519.12 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.83, 519.12 and 183.47 is: 275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.83 : 519.12 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.83/519.12 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.83x = 519.12 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.83x = 95,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,240.35/345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.40

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