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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 519.90 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 519.90 and 164.01 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 519.90 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/519.90 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 519.90 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 85,268.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,268.13/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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