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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.27, 518.92 and 192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.27, 518.92 and 192.01 is: 287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.27 : 518.92 = 192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.27/518.92 = 192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.27x = 518.92 × 192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.27x = 99,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,637.83/346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.75

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