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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.47, 519.73 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.47, 519.73 and 115.37 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.47 : 519.73 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.47/519.73 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.47x = 519.73 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.47x = 59,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,961.25/346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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