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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 520.19 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 520.19 and 154.38 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 520.19 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/520.19 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 520.19 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 80,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,304.72/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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