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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 522.14 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 522.14 and 104.57 is: 156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 522.14 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/522.14 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 522.14 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 54,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,597.05/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.86

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