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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 519.26 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 519.26 and 150.96 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 519.26 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/519.26 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 519.26 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 78,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,389.53/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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