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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.05, 519.09 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.05, 519.09 and 224.40 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.05 : 519.09 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.05/519.09 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.05x = 519.09 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.05x = 116,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,483.80/346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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