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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 519.91 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 519.91 and 298.24 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 519.91 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/519.91 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 519.91 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 155,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,057.59/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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