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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 519.75 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 519.75 and 115.38 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 519.75 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/519.75 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 519.75 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 59,968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,968.76/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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