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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 522 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 522 and 116.88 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 522 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/522 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 522 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 61,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,011.36/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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