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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 522.68 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 522.68 and 132.04 is: 198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 522.68 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/522.68 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 522.68 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 69,014.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,014.67/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.02

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