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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.04, 519.11 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.04, 519.11 and 114.96 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.04 : 519.11 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.04/519.11 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.04x = 519.11 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.04x = 59,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,676.89/346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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