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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 519.06 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 519.06 and 102.55 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 519.06 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/519.06 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 519.06 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 53,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,229.66/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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