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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.05, 519.87 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.05, 519.87 and 164.62 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.05 : 519.87 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.05/519.87 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.05x = 519.87 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.05x = 85,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,578.40/347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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