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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.33, 519.44 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.33, 519.44 and 115.38 is: 173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.33 : 519.44 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.33/519.44 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.33x = 519.44 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.33x = 59,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,932.99/346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.05

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