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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 522.36 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 522.36 and 91.76 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 522.36 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/522.36 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 522.36 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 47,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,931.75/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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