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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 522.35 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 522.35 and 104.73 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 522.35 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/522.35 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 522.35 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 54,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,705.19/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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