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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 519.84 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 519.84 and 184.56 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 519.84 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/519.84 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 519.84 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 95,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,941.67/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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