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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.31, 519.61 and 129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.31, 519.61 and 129.91 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.31 : 519.61 = 129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.31/519.61 = 129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.31x = 519.61 × 129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.31x = 67,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,499.29/346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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