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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 519.24 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 519.24 and 236.42 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 519.24 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/519.24 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 519.24 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 122,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,756.12/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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