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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 522.02 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 522.02 and 104.60 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 522.02 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/522.02 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 522.02 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 54,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,603.29/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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