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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 522.21 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 522.21 and 155.64 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 522.21 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/522.21 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 522.21 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 81,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,276.76/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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