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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.11, 518.57 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.11, 518.57 and 183.30 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.11 : 518.57 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.11/518.57 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.11x = 518.57 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.11x = 95,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,052.96/346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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