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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.58, 519.51 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.58, 519.51 and 184.28 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.58 : 519.51 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.58/519.51 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.58x = 519.51 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.58x = 95,733.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,733.40/346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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