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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.82, 519.75 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.82, 519.75 and 164.12 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.82 : 519.75 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.82/519.75 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.82x = 519.75 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.82x = 85,298.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,298.77/346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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