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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 519.20 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 519.20 and 201.92 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 519.20 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/519.20 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 519.20 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 104,836.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,836.86/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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