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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 522.20 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 522.20 and 153.12 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 522.20 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/522.20 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 522.20 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 79,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,959.26/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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