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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.33, 519.09 and 309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.33, 519.09 and 309.88 is: 464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.33 : 519.09 = 309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.33/519.09 = 309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.33x = 519.09 × 309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.33x = 160,855.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,855.61/346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.46

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