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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 519.36 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 519.36 and 153.76 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 519.36 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/519.36 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 519.36 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 79,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,856.79/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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