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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 522.63 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 522.63 and 165.76 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 522.63 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/522.63 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 522.63 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 86,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,631.15/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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