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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.07, 520.39 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.07, 520.39 and 164.58 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.07 : 520.39 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.07/520.39 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.07x = 520.39 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.07x = 85,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,645.79/347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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