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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 522.14 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 522.14 and 117.01 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 522.14 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/522.14 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 522.14 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 61,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,095.60/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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