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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 520.73 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 520.73 and 164.33 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 520.73 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/520.73 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 520.73 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 85,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,570.70/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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