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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 522.53 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 522.53 and 104.94 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 522.53 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/522.53 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 522.53 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 54,834.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,834.30/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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