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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 519.02 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 519.02 and 129.60 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 519.02 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/519.02 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 519.02 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 67,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,264.99/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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