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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 522.24 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 522.24 and 165.44 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 522.24 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/522.24 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 522.24 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 86,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,399.39/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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