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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 522.63 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 522.63 and 104.90 is: 157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 522.63 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/522.63 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 522.63 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 54,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,823.89/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.38

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