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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 519.06 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 519.06 and 163.46 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 519.06 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/519.06 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 519.06 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 84,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,842.95/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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