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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.11, 521.76 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.11, 521.76 and 131.48 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.11 : 521.76 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.11/521.76 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.11x = 521.76 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.11x = 68,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,601.00/348.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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