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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 523.02 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 523.02 and 132.22 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 523.02 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/523.02 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 523.02 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 69,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,153.70/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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