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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 522.93 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 522.93 and 105.14 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 522.93 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/522.93 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 522.93 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 54,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,978.25/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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