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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 519.42 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 519.42 and 102.81 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 519.42 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/519.42 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 519.42 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 53,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401.57/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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