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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.21, 519.41 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.21, 519.41 and 126.86 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.21 : 519.41 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.21/519.41 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.21x = 519.41 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.21x = 65,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,892.35/346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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