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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.01, 518.94 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.01, 518.94 and 151.07 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.01 : 518.94 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.01/518.94 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.01x = 518.94 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.01x = 78,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,393.67/346.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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