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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.55, 520.93 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.55, 520.93 and 164.69 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.55 : 520.93 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.55/520.93 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.55x = 520.93 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.55x = 85,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,788.95/347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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