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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.76, 521.01 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.76, 521.01 and 164.75 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.76 : 521.01 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.76/521.01 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.76x = 521.01 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.76x = 85,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,833.79/347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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