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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 519.26 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 519.26 and 175.08 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 519.26 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/519.26 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 519.26 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 90,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,912.04/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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