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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 522.14 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 522.14 and 139.84 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 522.14 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/522.14 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 522.14 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 73,016.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,016.06/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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