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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 520.28 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 520.28 and 190.64 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 520.28 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/520.28 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 520.28 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 99,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,186.18/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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