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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 520.11 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 520.11 and 192.74 is: 289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 520.11 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/520.11 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 520.11 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 100,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,243.40/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.12

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