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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 546.24 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 546.24 and 346.19 is: 519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 546.24 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/546.24 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 546.24 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 189,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,100.09/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.78

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