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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 522.05 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 522.05 and 116.96 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 522.05 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/522.05 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 522.05 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 61,060.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060.57/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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