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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 519.21 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 519.21 and 184.06 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 519.21 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/519.21 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 519.21 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 95,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,565.79/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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