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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 519.15 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 519.15 and 291.30 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 519.15 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/519.15 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 519.15 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 151,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,228.40/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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