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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.74, 519.68 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.74, 519.68 and 151.58 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.74 : 519.68 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.74/519.68 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.74x = 519.68 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.74x = 78,773.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,773.09/346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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