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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 780.08 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 780.08 and 346.64 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 780.08 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/780.08 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 780.08 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 270,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,401.30/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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