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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.19, 519.42 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.19, 519.42 and 183.80 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.19 : 519.42 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.19/519.42 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.19x = 519.42 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.19x = 95,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,469.40/346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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