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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.22, 519.38 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.22, 519.38 and 102.71 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.22 : 519.38 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.22/519.38 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.22x = 519.38 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.22x = 53,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345.01/346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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