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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 520.01 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 520.01 and 127.34 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 520.01 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/520.01 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 520.01 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 66,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,214.84/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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