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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 519.75 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 519.75 and 140.95 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 519.75 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/519.75 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 519.75 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 73,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,258.76/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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