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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.82, 520.05 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.82, 520.05 and 192.85 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.82 : 520.05 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.82/520.05 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.82x = 520.05 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.82x = 100,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,292.12/346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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