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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 522.15 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 522.15 and 91.60 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 522.15 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/522.15 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 522.15 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 47,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,828.94/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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