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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 518.64 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 518.64 and 163.44 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 518.64 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/518.64 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 518.64 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 84,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,766.52/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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