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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 520.92 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 520.92 and 164.58 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 520.92 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/520.92 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 520.92 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 85,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,733.01/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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