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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 519.44 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 519.44 and 183.69 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 519.44 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/519.44 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 519.44 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 95,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,415.02/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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