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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 523.01 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 523.01 and 114.41 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 523.01 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/523.01 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 523.01 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 59,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,834.96/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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