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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 519.12 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 519.12 and 140.65 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 519.12 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/519.12 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 519.12 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 73,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,015.40/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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