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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 519.64 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 519.64 and 269.36 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 519.64 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/519.64 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 519.64 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 139,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,970.23/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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