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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.11, 519.16 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.11, 519.16 and 140.80 is: 211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.11 : 519.16 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.11/519.16 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.11x = 519.16 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.11x = 73,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,095.13/346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.19

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