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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 519.70 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 519.70 and 130.20 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 519.70 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/519.70 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 519.70 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 67,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,664.94/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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