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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 519.43 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 519.43 and 129.82 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 519.43 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/519.43 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 519.43 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 67,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,432.40/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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