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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.00, 519.01 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.00, 519.01 and 170.46 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.00 : 519.01 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.00/519.01 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.00x = 519.01 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.00x = 88,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,470.98/346.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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