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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.35, 519.24 and 273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.35, 519.24 and 273.99 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.35 : 519.24 = 273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.35/519.24 = 273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.35x = 519.24 × 273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.35x = 142,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,266.57/346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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