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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 519.12 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 519.12 and 153.44 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 519.12 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/519.12 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 519.12 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 79,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,653.77/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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