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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 519.32 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 519.32 and 191.88 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 519.32 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/519.32 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 519.32 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 99,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,647.12/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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