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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.71, 519.12 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.71, 519.12 and 184.04 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.71 : 519.12 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.71/519.12 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.71x = 519.12 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.71x = 95,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,535.33/346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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