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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.07, 518.67 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.07, 518.67 and 224.37 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.07 : 518.67 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.07/518.67 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.07x = 518.67 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.07x = 116,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,373.99/346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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