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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 520.74 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 520.74 and 164.70 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 520.74 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/520.74 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 520.74 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 85,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,765.88/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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