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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 519.75 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 519.75 and 127.17 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 519.75 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/519.75 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 519.75 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 66,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,096.61/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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