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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.04, 519.42 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.04, 519.42 and 163.58 is: 245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.04 : 519.42 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.04/519.42 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.04x = 519.42 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.04x = 84,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,966.72/346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.54

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