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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.19, 518.92 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.19, 518.92 and 163.43 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.19 : 518.92 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.19/518.92 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.19x = 518.92 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.19x = 84,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,807.10/346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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