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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 519.05 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 519.05 and 230.66 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 519.05 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/519.05 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 519.05 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 119,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,724.07/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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