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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.44, 520.04 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.44, 520.04 and 209.84 is: 314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.44 : 520.04 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.44/520.04 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.44x = 520.04 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.44x = 109,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,125.19/346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.99

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