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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 522.80 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 522.80 and 105.05 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 522.80 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/522.80 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 522.80 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 54,917.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,917.00/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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