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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 522.78 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 522.78 and 105.06 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 522.78 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/522.78 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 522.78 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 54,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,923.27/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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