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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 522.15 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 522.15 and 104.70 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 522.15 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/522.15 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 522.15 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 54,669.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669.11/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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