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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.93, 519.20 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.93, 519.20 and 270.04 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.93 : 519.20 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.93/519.20 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.93x = 519.20 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.93x = 140,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,204.77/346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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