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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 519.75 and 209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 519.75 and 209.74 is: 314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 519.75 = 209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/519.75 = 209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 519.75 × 209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 109,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,012.37/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.46

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