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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.11, 521.81 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.11, 521.81 and 165.52 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.11 : 521.81 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.11/521.81 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.11x = 521.81 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.11x = 86,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,369.99/348.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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