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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.07, 522.56 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.07, 522.56 and 183.66 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.07 : 522.56 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.07/522.56 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.07x = 522.56 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.07x = 95,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,973.37/348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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