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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 521.25 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 521.25 and 164.96 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 521.25 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/521.25 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 521.25 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 85,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,982.79/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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