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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 522.68 and 104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 522.68 and 104.98 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 522.68 = 104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/522.68 = 104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 522.68 × 104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 54,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,870.42/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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