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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.03, 519.05 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.03, 519.05 and 163.58 is: 245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.03 : 519.05 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.03/519.05 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.03x = 519.05 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.03x = 84,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,904.01/346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.37

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