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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.51, 519.96 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.51, 519.96 and 141.04 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.51 : 519.96 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.51/519.96 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.51x = 519.96 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.51x = 73,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,335.16/346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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