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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 519.35 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 519.35 and 129.75 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 519.35 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/519.35 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 519.35 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 67,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,385.01/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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