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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 522.66 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 522.66 and 129.16 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 522.66 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/522.66 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 522.66 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 67,506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,506.77/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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