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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 519.48 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 519.48 and 202.55 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 519.48 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/519.48 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 519.48 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 105,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,218.08/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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