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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 519.96 and 274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 519.96 and 274.03 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 519.96 = 274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/519.96 = 274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 519.96 × 274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 142,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,484.64/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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