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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 520.76 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 520.76 and 164.34 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 520.76 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/520.76 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 520.76 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 85,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,581.70/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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