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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 519.41 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 519.41 and 153.99 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 519.41 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/519.41 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 519.41 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 79,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,983.18/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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