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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.15, 519.37 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.15, 519.37 and 316.95 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.15 : 519.37 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.15/519.37 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.15x = 519.37 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.15x = 164,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,616.00/346.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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