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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.07, 520.87 and 164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.07, 520.87 and 164.47 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.07 : 520.87 = 164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.07/520.87 = 164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.07x = 520.87 × 164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.07x = 85,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,666.26/347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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