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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 522 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 522 and 104.61 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 522 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/522 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 522 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 54,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,606.42/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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