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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.19, 519.43 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.19, 519.43 and 163.71 is: 245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.19 : 519.43 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.19/519.43 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.19x = 519.43 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.19x = 85,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,035.89/346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.64

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