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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.04, 518.57 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.04, 518.57 and 192.04 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.04 : 518.57 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.04/518.57 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.04x = 518.57 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.04x = 99,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,586.18/346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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