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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.31, 519.54 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.31, 519.54 and 102.86 is: 154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.31 : 519.54 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.31/519.54 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.31x = 519.54 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.31x = 53,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,437.29/346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.30

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