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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 519.60 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 519.60 and 129.98 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 519.60 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/519.60 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 519.60 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 67,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,537.61/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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