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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.13, 828.93 and 346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.13, 828.93 and 346.09 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.13 : 828.93 = 346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.13/828.93 = 346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.13x = 828.93 × 346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.13x = 286,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,884.38/552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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