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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.88, 519.49 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.88, 519.49 and 192.43 is: 288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.88 : 519.49 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.88/519.49 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.88x = 519.49 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.88x = 99,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,962.89/346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.18

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