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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.05, 522.15 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.05, 522.15 and 104.57 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.05 : 522.15 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.05/522.15 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.05x = 522.15 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.05x = 54,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,598.09/348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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