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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.19, 519.28 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.19, 519.28 and 237.65 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.19 : 519.28 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.19/519.28 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.19x = 519.28 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.19x = 123,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,406.89/346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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