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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.33, 519.46 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.33, 519.46 and 140.91 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.33 : 519.46 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.33/519.46 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.33x = 519.46 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.33x = 73,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,196.40/346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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