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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.43, 519.93 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.43, 519.93 and 151.63 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.43 : 519.93 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.43/519.93 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.43x = 519.93 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.43x = 78,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,835.69/346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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