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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 522.90 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 522.90 and 225.02 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 522.90 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/522.90 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 522.90 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 117,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,662.96/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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