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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 519.69 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 519.69 and 184.05 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 519.69 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/519.69 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 519.69 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 95,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,648.94/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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