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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 522.15 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 522.15 and 165.30 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 522.15 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/522.15 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 522.15 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 86,311.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,311.40/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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