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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 519.68 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 519.68 and 115.35 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 519.68 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/519.68 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 519.68 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 59,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,945.09/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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