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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 519.28 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 519.28 and 191.96 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 519.28 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/519.28 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 519.28 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 99,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,680.99/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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