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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.85, 519.68 and 224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.85, 519.68 and 224.85 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.85 : 519.68 = 224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.85/519.68 = 224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.85x = 519.68 × 224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.85x = 116,848.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,848.92/346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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