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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 518.67 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 518.67 and 209.25 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 518.67 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/518.67 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 518.67 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 108,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,531.70/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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