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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 519.03 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 519.03 and 151.12 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 519.03 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/519.03 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 519.03 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 78,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,433.97/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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