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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.31, 522.52 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.31, 522.52 and 104.81 is: 157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.31 : 522.52 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.31/522.52 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.31x = 522.52 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.31x = 54,765.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,765.32/348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.23

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