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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 519.48 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 519.48 and 102.78 is: 154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 519.48 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/519.48 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 519.48 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 53,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392.15/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.18

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