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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.93, 518.02 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.93, 518.02 and 191.69 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.93 : 518.02 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.93/518.02 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.93x = 518.02 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.93x = 99,298.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,298.13/345.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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