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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 520.94 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 520.94 and 164.52 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 520.94 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/520.94 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 520.94 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 85,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,702.25/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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