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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 522.51 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 522.51 and 132.07 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 522.51 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/522.51 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 522.51 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 69,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,007.90/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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