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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.31, 519.60 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.31, 519.60 and 140.93 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.31 : 519.60 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.31/519.60 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.31x = 519.60 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.31x = 73,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,228.26/346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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