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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 519.30 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 519.30 and 231.12 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 519.30 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/519.30 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 519.30 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 120,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,020.62/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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