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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.25, 519.17 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.25, 519.17 and 140.64 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.25 : 519.17 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.25/519.17 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.25x = 519.17 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.25x = 73,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,015.37/346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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