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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.97, 519.09 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.97, 519.09 and 129.57 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.97 : 519.09 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.97/519.09 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.97x = 519.09 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.97x = 67,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,258.49/345.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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