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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.55, 519.55 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.55, 519.55 and 224.91 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.55 : 519.55 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.55/519.55 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.55x = 519.55 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.55x = 116,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,851.43/346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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