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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 522.18 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 522.18 and 104.65 is: 156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 522.18 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/522.18 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 522.18 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 54,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646.14/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.96

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