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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 522.59 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 522.59 and 101.59 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 522.59 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/522.59 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 522.59 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 53,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088.68/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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