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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 520.07 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 520.07 and 164.24 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 520.07 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/520.07 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 520.07 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 85,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,412.88/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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