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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.29, 520.66 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.29, 520.66 and 164.90 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.29 : 520.66 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.29/520.66 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.29x = 520.66 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.29x = 85,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,858.34/347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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