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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 519.12 and 337.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 519.12 and 337.53 is: 506.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 519.12 = 337.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/519.12 = 337.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 519.12 × 337.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 175,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,218.57/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.16

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