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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.91, 519.24 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.91, 519.24 and 153.67 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.91 : 519.24 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.91/519.24 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.91x = 519.24 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.91x = 79,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,791.61/345.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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