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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 519.81 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 519.81 and 154.27 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 519.81 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/519.81 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 519.81 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 80,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,191.09/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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