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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 519.46 and 309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 519.46 and 309.83 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 519.46 = 309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/519.46 = 309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 519.46 × 309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 160,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,944.29/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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