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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.11, 518.65 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.11, 518.65 and 151.05 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.11 : 518.65 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.11/518.65 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.11x = 518.65 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.11x = 78,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,343.65/346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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