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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 522.73 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 522.73 and 105.05 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 522.73 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/522.73 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 522.73 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 54,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,909.65/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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