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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.03, 518.64 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.03, 518.64 and 153.25 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.03 : 518.64 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.03/518.64 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.03x = 518.64 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.03x = 79,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,481.58/346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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