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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 519 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 519 and 114.88 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 519 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/519 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 519 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 59,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,622.72/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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