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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.38, 522.66 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.38, 522.66 and 175.13 is: 262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.38 : 522.66 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.38/522.66 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.38x = 522.66 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.38x = 91,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,533.45/348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.74

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