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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.55, 520.91 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.55, 520.91 and 164.76 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.55 : 520.91 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.55/520.91 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.55x = 520.91 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.55x = 85,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,825.13/347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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