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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.71, 519.11 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.71, 519.11 and 181.83 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.71 : 519.11 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.71/519.11 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.71x = 519.11 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.71x = 94,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,388.86/346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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