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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.03, 519 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.03, 519 and 114.90 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.03 : 519 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.03/519 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.03x = 519 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.03x = 59,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,633.10/346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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