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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 519.18 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 519.18 and 129.82 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 519.18 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/519.18 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 519.18 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 67,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,399.95/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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