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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 519.21 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 519.21 and 269.06 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 519.21 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/519.21 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 519.21 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 139,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,696.05/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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