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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.97, 1,134.63 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.97, 1,134.63 and 346 is: 518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.97 : 1,134.63 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.97/1,134.63 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.97x = 1,134.63 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.97x = 392,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,581.98/756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.62

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