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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.58, 522.80 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.58, 522.80 and 105.04 is: 157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.58 : 522.80 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.58/522.80 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.58x = 522.80 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.58x = 54,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,914.91/348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.54

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