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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.55, 519.91 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.55, 519.91 and 182.18 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.55 : 519.91 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.55/519.91 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.55x = 519.91 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.55x = 94,718.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,718.05/346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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