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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 520.95 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 520.95 and 164.64 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 520.95 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/520.95 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 520.95 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 85,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,769.21/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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