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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 519.30 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 519.30 and 223.98 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 519.30 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/519.30 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 519.30 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 116,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,312.81/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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