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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 522.62 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 522.62 and 132.05 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 522.62 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/522.62 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 522.62 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 69,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,010.17/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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