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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 522.75 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 522.75 and 140.22 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 522.75 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/522.75 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 522.75 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 73,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,300.01/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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