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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.54, 519.42 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.54, 519.42 and 192.54 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.54 : 519.42 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.54/519.42 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.54x = 519.42 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.54x = 100,009.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,009.13/346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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