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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 522.18 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 522.18 and 176.92 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 522.18 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/522.18 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 522.18 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 92,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,384.09/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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