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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 520.49 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 520.49 and 164.43 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 520.49 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/520.49 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 520.49 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 85,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,584.58/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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