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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 519.48 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 519.48 and 224.82 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 519.48 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/519.48 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 519.48 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 116,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,789.49/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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