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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 519.68 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 519.68 and 298.94 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 519.68 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/519.68 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 519.68 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 155,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,351.29/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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