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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.47, 519.90 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.47, 519.90 and 130.20 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.47 : 519.90 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.47/519.90 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.47x = 519.90 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.47x = 67,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,690.98/346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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