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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 522.06 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 522.06 and 165.34 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 522.06 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/522.06 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 522.06 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 86,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,317.40/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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