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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.81, 519.68 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.81, 519.68 and 141.32 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.81 : 519.68 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.81/519.68 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.81x = 519.68 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.81x = 73,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,440.77/346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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