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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.55, 519.21 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.55, 519.21 and 184.14 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.55 : 519.21 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.55/519.21 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.55x = 519.21 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.55x = 95,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,607.33/346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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