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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 519.04 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 519.04 and 153.78 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 519.04 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/519.04 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 519.04 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 79,817.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,817.97/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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