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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 519.12 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 519.12 and 269.28 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 519.12 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/519.12 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 519.12 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 139,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,788.63/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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