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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 519.92 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 519.92 and 219.17 is: 328.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 519.92 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/519.92 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 519.92 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 113,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,947.17/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.75

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