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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 519 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 519 and 236.54 is: 354.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 519 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/519 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 519 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 122,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,764.26/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.46

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